sexual dimorphism of the pelvic bone

Question 1

most obvious differences are due to the adaptations of the

Answer 1

female pelvis for childbearing

Question 2

Male general structure of pelvic bone

Answer 2

Thicker; prominent process longer

Question 3

Female general structure of pelvic bone

Answer 3

Thinner; processes not so prominent; shorter

Question 4

Male pelvic outlet

Answer 4

Narrower

Question 5

Female pelvic outlet

Answer 5

wider

Question 6

Male pelvic inlet

Answer 6

Heart shaped

Question 7

Female pelvic inlet

Answer 7

Round or oval

Question 8

Greater Sciatic Notch male

Answer 8

Narrower

Question 9

Greater Sciatic Notch female

Answer 9

Wider

Question 10

Obturator Foramen male

Answer 10

Round

Question 11

Obturator Foramen female

Answer 11

Triangular

Question 12

Acetabulum male

Answer 12

Face Laterally*

Question 13

Acetabulum female

Answer 13

Face more anteriorly*

Question 14

Symphysis Pubis male

Answer 14

Longer

Question 15

Symphysis Pubis female

Answer 15

Longer

Question 16

Pelvic Arch male

Answer 16

Acute angle


Question 17

Pelvic Arch female

Answer 17

Obtuse angle
>90

Question 18

Typical male pelvis**

Answer 18

android pelvis

Question 19

Typical female pelvis**

Answer 19

gynecoid pelvis

Question 20

exaggerated male pelvis**

Answer 20

anthropoid pelvis

Question 21

exaggerate female pelvis**

Answer 21

platypelloid